I think the surveys must be in at the Ohio Turnpike Commission. Since the calendar has turned, the toll-booth workers are downright pleasant. From a "Hey there!" to a "Hey!" to "Have a safe evening!"to "Thank you, sir!". To be fair, most of them are already friendly, they just seem more conversational these days. Maybe they need the $100 "Say Hello" Contest.

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With all of the hype that preceded the announcement, Apple comes out with AppleTV and an iPhone. Gotta see the reviews, but I am curious to see where this goes. AppleTV is 40GB, my iPod is 60GB, so that's the sort of stuff you have to slug through when considering a purchase.

Four Republican candidates for President. The only one who has had one wife is the Mormon.

15 foods you gotta have. Difficult to imagine liking all of them.

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I admit, a wee part of me watched that Ohio State game last evening rather gleefully. But I never thought they would get rolled over like that. And was Ted Ginn's injury serious or was that his NFL Combine showcase on the kick return and he shut it down?

Meanwhile, the Buckeyes should be glad they are not coached by this guy.

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26 Across: So-called "King of Vibes" (13 letters) Answer: Lionel Hampton